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Capitola Window Tinting & Protection
Beach village quality—35 min via Highway 1
4.8/5from Capitola customers
Lifetime Warranty
Same-Day Service
Serving Capitola Since 1993
Capitola is the California Riviera—charming Village, beautiful beach, and the kind of coastal living that's hard on vehicles. Salt air, beach sand, and summer UV take their toll. Blackout Window Tinting in Gilroy is just 35 minutes away, with a climate-controlled facility that provides superior installations to any beach-side shop. Our 33+ years years of experience include extensive work protecting Santa Cruz County vehicles from coastal conditions.
Areas We Serve in Capitola
Capitola VillageDepot HillUpper CapitolaCliffwood HeightsOpal Cliffs
Services for Capitola Drivers
Premium window tinting, paint protection, and detailing services—all just 35 min from Capitola.
Automotive Window Tinting
Ceramic films built for Capitola's coastal and sunny conditions.
- Salt-air resistant
- 99% UV rejection
- Heat rejection
- Legal VLT compliance
Paint Protection Film
Self-healing PPF against beach sand, salt, and Highway 1 debris.
- Coastal protection
- Self-healing
- 10-year warranty
- Rock chip defense
Ceramic Coating
Multi-year protection making Capitola beach trips easy to clean.
- Beach sand repellent
- Salt resistance
- Hydrophobic finish
- Easy maintenance
Getting Here from Capitola
Distance: 27 miles
Drive Time: 35 min
Main Routes: Highway 1, 41st Avenue, Soquel Drive, Capitola Road
Step-by-Step Directions
From Capitola, take Highway 1 North to Highway 17 South. Merge onto Highway 85 South, then Highway 101 South toward Gilroy. Exit at 10th Street. About 35 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions from Capitola Customers
How far is Blackout from Capitola?
About 27 miles—roughly 35 minutes via Highway 1 to Highway 17 to Highway 85.
Why choose Gilroy over local Capitola shops?
Our climate-controlled facility in Gilroy provides dust-free installations that coastal shops can't match. With 33+ years years of experience, we've perfected techniques for protecting vehicles from Santa Cruz County's unique coastal conditions.
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